Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

The neighbour's words always tantalise us.

Key Points

• Tantalise means to tease or tempt someone with something that is out of reach. (किसी को ऐसी चीज़ से चिढ़ाना या प्रलोभित करना जो पहुंच से बाहर हो)
  • Example: The chef would tantalize the diners with the aroma of the dish before finally bringing it to the table.
• Marked option Provoke means to stimulate, incite, or elicit a reaction or response. (किसी प्रतिक्रिया को उत्तेजित या उत्पन्न करना)
  • Example: His inflammatory remarks were intended to provoke a strong reaction from the audience.
• In this context, the neighbour's words are teasing or tempting the speaker.
• Therefore, the most appropriate synonym is 'provoke', which means to stimulate or incite someone to do something.

Thus, option 2 is the correct answer.

Additional Information

• Pacify means to calm or soothe someone. (किसी को शांत करना)
• Misguide means to lead someone in the wrong direction. (किसी को गलत दिशा में ले जाना)
• Direct means to guide or point someone in the right direction. (किसी को सही दिशा में मार्गदर्शन या इंगित करना)